Love watching the improvements. Wish I could have stayed n done myself. You are making great videos. Hope to see ya when I come back state side. Keep up the great work.
While you have the cluster out, get some contact cleaner and clean the copper around the light sockets. if you don't have contact cleaner you can use a pencil eraser to clean/buff it believe it or not. Also if you use led replacement bulbs, they are polarity specific so it does matter which way you put them in socket. one way will work, and one wont so test them before you button it up.
The twist lock on my 94 are brittle and don’t always make a connection but the LED are huge improvements. My sons and I are slowly working on rebuilding ours. It’ll take years but we’ve made great memories doing it.
Your YJ will have the AX5 trans. They are super simple to rebuild. Ive done a few. I'm on my second 92 YJ. Lost first one in a shop fire. Look into swapping the AX5 for a AX15 out the 4.0 models. You can order a bellhousing for a dodge Dakota and swap it in. Huge improvement.
Just replaced the same rubber seal, on the windscreen of my 91. I wish my windscreen frame looked as good as yours. The bottom has a fair bit of rust rot.
The brakes are supper easy, but I feel there is a bit of a learning curve with drum brakes. I just chased a brake fluid leak to the brake cylinder in the driver rear... wasn't fun haha.
Yeah. It’s something I want to learn. I’ve watched it done but it’s is still a little out of my comfort zone. One day I’d like to be able to do it all myself.
Dash lights for a good replacement are LED lights. Have of mine was blown out, and I replaced them with LED lights. I have a 1995 Jeep Wrangler I bought new and still have the original owner's manual for it. It had 9 miles when I first got it.
I think it was the dimmer switch you were referring too for replacing. May I suggest also change the headlight switch if you were not planning to do so. Notorious for going bad. Looking forward to following along. I have a 95 Wrangler YJ 2.5
My exhaust manifold had a massive crack but did not make that ticking noise. Also the 2.5l came with 410 gearing stock. Im in the process of an engine swap for a reman 2.5.
Yeah. I haven’t found the leak yet ( haven’t had enough time to dig into that) so I’m hoping that’s what it is. We did a reman 2.5 on my other YJ and it’s been great.
If you use a GL5 transmission fluid it will eat the synchronizing they are made of brass you have to use a GL4 , Book calls for GL 3 but you will never find it.use redline it's best for that transmission.
Thank you for your videos im new in the jeep world just get my 1995 YJ in your comments about the windshield screws you said you have new ones where you bought from if you can give ne the info i really appreciate i like i said i just new in the jeep world my need a lot job to be done thanks again.
Thanks for video. I just got 1995 yj that’s been in family for a long time. Curious where you purchased the cowl gasket? Videos are big help thanks for any advice
That’s a good idea. I haven’t tried that. I basically got it home and got it into the garage and started taking it apart. But it should be back together soon, so I’ll try that.
I have 93 2.5 and went through it a few years ago. Great project! I love autozone for parts as they have many lifetime warranty parts and the prices are great.
I love the wheels, not a fan of black wheels, get some aluminum wheel cleaner and wash them to get rid of the oxidation. The blue shield plastic cover over the light bulb is just a way to turn the light blue when it is lit.
Yeah, but all things considered the different bolts and stuff isn’t such a big deal, especially since I’ll put the right ones back in so I won’t have to deal with it twice. Just hope no one gets too offended when I start looking at the wiring in the next episode. 🤣
@@SimplyMustGo Nobody will be offended. I had it I believe a total of 2 weeks. I wish I had the time to go through it but didn't. I am glad it came to an enthusiast. I want one but I want a hard top with 6 or 8 cylinder. Until then, Im using my Land Cruiser. That diesel motor is a beast. If you run across an older jeep, 6 or 8 CJ or YJ keep me in mind. Can be a finders fee.
@Simply Must Go ok i tried that before ill try again btw love the video o and if your interested i have a design for mirror relocation brackets that mount to the front of the a piller and works great with doors on or off
@Simply Must Go ok what i got is a plait shaped like the lower part of the window hing mounts with the same bolts the then 2 peaces of 1x1 sware tubing one one peace at 4inch with one end cut at a 23° angel short end tords the plate the the other peace cut at a 22°angle and at 7 1/4 weld all that together making sure not to cover the factory bolt holes and hanging short peace hanging off the plate 1 inch the long peaces to where it angels back tords the back ov the jeep it still allows the doors to open plenty to get in and out but puts them back far enough to see with doors on just mount the swivel part of factory mirrors to the end
@Simply Must Go i hope i explained that good enough power addicts has something similar on RUclips but not the extension angleed back further thats where i got my idea just modified it to work with doors on
Perhaps you 'not being OCD' could be argued😀 You cleaned the backside of the gauges!! (While the seat belt is begging for attention). But I totally understand. It's the rabbit hole of working on your own Jeep. It's fun! Plastic razor blade?? I've never heard of these. I must learn more. I'd love to meet at Gulches if you give me a heads up. I need some dirt therapy.
Haha. I just had a really hard time putting things back dirty. The plastic razors are great, especially for removing decals. Once it’s fixed up and Gulches worthy I’ll make some posts
Hey I cleaned the back side of my gauges while apart on my 93 also lol. Definitely a rabbit hole, one thing turns into two and so on but definitely worth the time. Also one or two jeeps to many ? Hmmm lol never, same here 93 and jku can’t wait to see how she turns out.
Come on Matt .... brakes are so easy to do and you can learn . And get Centric parts they are the best. Watch a few youtube videos , there are just a few things to pay attention to ... easy as pie ! They will charge twice what you can do it for with the best parts and they will put in the cheapest thing they can get. !
@@SimplyMustGo I'm fixing to do mine , pads , rotors , calipers , u-joints and front bearings . Maybe I will do a video on it ! I am also changing the rear to disc too. All new parts .
If you've never done brakes, then I would say take it someone like you're going to. But I will say that brakes aren't that hard to do. To me, I think it's actually easier to do brakes on the older Jeeps than the newer ones.
@SimplyMustGo doing drum brakes is harder than doing pads only because you have springs on drum brakes. Thoese springs can fly off, and you may be looking for them for a while, lol. But they aren't too bad to do.
Keep up the great work. I just bought my first Jeep Wrangler and it is just like this one and your videos are very helpful so thank you.
Thank you!! I’m excited your working on one! #savethesquares!
Love watching the improvements. Wish I could have stayed n done myself. You are making great videos. Hope to see ya when I come back state side. Keep up the great work.
Thank you!
Very cool new project... making Sue jealous a tad.
Haha. Both are making the Southlander very Jealous at the moment. 🤣
While you have the cluster out, get some contact cleaner and clean the copper around the light sockets. if you don't have contact cleaner you can use a pencil eraser to clean/buff it believe it or not.
Also if you use led replacement bulbs, they are polarity specific so it does matter which way you put them in socket. one way will work, and one wont so test them before you button it up.
Oh man that’s good info! Especially about the polarity. Thank you 🙏🏻
This from FlawedOffroad is the reason the lights don't work, I'd bet it's not your switch at all. I used hot sauce to clean mine
@@silver_cd we will certainly find out. The new switch arrives today. (The first one I ordered wasn’t the right one).
@@SimplyMustGo well I for sure wouldn't open that switch or install it prior to using hot sauce on that "tape"
The twist lock on my 94 are brittle and don’t always make a connection but the LED are huge improvements.
My sons and I are slowly working on rebuilding ours. It’ll take years but we’ve made great memories doing it.
Your YJ will have the AX5 trans. They are super simple to rebuild. Ive done a few. I'm on my second 92 YJ. Lost first one in a shop fire. Look into swapping the AX5 for a AX15 out the 4.0 models. You can order a bellhousing for a dodge Dakota and swap it in. Huge improvement.
That’s good to know. So it’s worth putting in the AX15 if I need a replacement?
Perfect thumbnail!!
Thank you!
89 2.5 and i love it! Cant wait to see what you do. Im running 5.13 gears with 35s and she crawls nice.
That’s awesome. I’m debating on changing gears but I’m worried the axles won’t stand up to 35s. Are you still on the stock ones?
@@SimplyMustGo still on the d30 hp front swapped out the d35 in the rear for a 8 1/4 out of an explorer
Looking forward to seeing what you are going to do with the terrible visibility of the relocated passenger-side mirror
Man. That’s a whole thing… for a future video. Gonna be a pain in the butt.
Just replaced the same rubber seal, on the windscreen of my 91. I wish my windscreen frame looked as good as yours. The bottom has a fair bit of rust rot.
Nice! Hope you’re able to get the rust fixed soon!
I need to do the window seal as well. Can you link the part you used? Great video!
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following, keep it up man, - charleston, sc.
Thank you!
The brakes are supper easy, but I feel there is a bit of a learning curve with drum brakes. I just chased a brake fluid leak to the brake cylinder in the driver rear... wasn't fun haha.
Yeah. It’s something I want to learn. I’ve watched it done but it’s is still a little out of my comfort zone. One day I’d like to be able to do it all myself.
Dash lights for a good replacement are LED lights. Have of mine was blown out, and I replaced them with LED lights. I have a 1995 Jeep Wrangler I bought new and still have the original owner's manual for it. It had 9 miles when I first got it.
Yeah. I replaced all my dash lights in Project Emo with LEDs and I love them.
I think it was the dimmer switch you were referring too for replacing. May I suggest also change the headlight switch if you were not planning to do so. Notorious for going bad. Looking forward to following along. I have a 95 Wrangler YJ 2.5
Thanks! Yeah I actually ordered both. Hopefully installing them this weekend!
The YJ glove box sure is a good time. I'm thinking it needs to be strong because of the grab handle.
Yeah. It was a pain. I did buy a new one from Smitty built I’ll install in a future video. This one was also broken.
My exhaust manifold had a massive crack but did not make that ticking noise. Also the 2.5l came with 410 gearing stock. Im in the process of an engine swap for a reman 2.5.
Yeah. I haven’t found the leak yet ( haven’t had enough time to dig into that) so I’m hoping that’s what it is. We did a reman 2.5 on my other YJ and it’s been great.
If you use a GL5 transmission fluid it will eat the synchronizing they are made of brass you have to use a GL4 , Book calls for GL 3 but you will never find it.use redline it's best for that transmission.
Thank you!!
Thank you for your videos im new in the jeep world just get my 1995 YJ in your comments about the windshield screws you said you have new ones where you bought from if you can give ne the info i really appreciate i like i said i just new in the jeep world my need a lot job to be done thanks again.
I think i took one of the screws to autozone or advanced auto parts and found matching ones there.
@@SimplyMustGo hey THANKS A LOT for the response 👍👍👍
@@Kokocano65 anytime! If you have more let me know!
Thanks for video. I just got 1995 yj that’s been in family for a long time. Curious where you purchased the cowl gasket? Videos are big help thanks for any advice
Got it either off Amazon or Quadratec.
@ okay thanks for the reply
Have you tried double clutching nice and easy to go into 3rd for now?
That’s a good idea. I haven’t tried that. I basically got it home and got it into the garage and started taking it apart. But it should be back together soon, so I’ll try that.
@@SimplyMustGo plenty of good used AX5's out there also I would just swap it out if need be. They don't cost too much.
I have 93 2.5 and went through it a few years ago. Great project! I love autozone for parts as they have many lifetime warranty parts and the prices are great.
Yeah I’ve been making several trips there… thanks so much!
You can run diamondplate for a new dash. cut holes and install gauges and dash. I did. cheers
It’s a cool look for sure!
The shirt you wearing, but with your logo would be dope.
That’s an awesome idea!
Are you going to jeep beach daytona? ⛱️ I just got my packet and im excited first jeep event for me.
I hope so, but haven’t confirmed it yet.
I love the wheels, not a fan of black wheels, get some aluminum wheel cleaner and wash them to get rid of the oxidation. The blue shield plastic cover over the light bulb is just a way to turn the light blue when it is lit.
The girl said she did keep in her garage, I would also had also got frustrated with mix match bolts n screws.
Yeah, but all things considered the different bolts and stuff isn’t such a big deal, especially since I’ll put the right ones back in so I won’t have to deal with it twice. Just hope no one gets too offended when I start looking at the wiring in the next episode. 🤣
@@SimplyMustGo Nobody will be offended. I had it I believe a total of 2 weeks. I wish I had the time to go through it but didn't. I am glad it came to an enthusiast. I want one but I want a hard top with 6 or 8 cylinder. Until then, Im using my Land Cruiser. That diesel motor is a beast. If you run across an older jeep, 6 or 8 CJ or YJ keep me in mind. Can be a finders fee.
@@SimplyMustGo thats 6 cylinder or v8 cj5 or 7 Or a YJ
If/when you do a tune up I recommend using the original equipment champion plugs, fyi
Yeah. Learned that the hard way with the other why. It hates the expensive stuff. Haha
Ok random question here do you get the windshield gasket mine is about shot
I got mine from Quadratec. Search for YJ windshield gasket or maybe seal.
@Simply Must Go ok i tried that before ill try again btw love the video o and if your interested i have a design for mirror relocation brackets that mount to the front of the a piller and works great with doors on or off
@@kevindeibler346 Here you go! www.quadratec.com/products/12501_0016.htm and I'd love to see what your came up with for the mirrors!
@Simply Must Go ok what i got is a plait shaped like the lower part of the window hing mounts with the same bolts the then 2 peaces of 1x1 sware tubing one one peace at 4inch with one end cut at a 23° angel short end tords the plate the the other peace cut at a 22°angle and at 7 1/4 weld all that together making sure not to cover the factory bolt holes and hanging short peace hanging off the plate 1 inch the long peaces to where it angels back tords the back ov the jeep it still allows the doors to open plenty to get in and out but puts them back far enough to see with doors on just mount the swivel part of factory mirrors to the end
@Simply Must Go i hope i explained that good enough power addicts has something similar on RUclips but not the extension angleed back further thats where i got my idea just modified it to work with doors on
My cowl seal is rotten like that too, but it doesn't leak so I continue to ignore it haha
Yeah. I was worried what I’d find underneath and since I knew I was opening it up, I decided to go ahead and change it just to be sure.
If you’re near the Gulches. All you really need from the stereo is turn it to 93.3 and then break the volume knob off.
Haha.
Perhaps you 'not being OCD' could be argued😀 You cleaned the backside of the gauges!! (While the seat belt is begging for attention). But I totally understand. It's the rabbit hole of working on your own Jeep. It's fun! Plastic razor blade?? I've never heard of these. I must learn more. I'd love to meet at Gulches if you give me a heads up. I need some dirt therapy.
Haha. I just had a really hard time putting things back dirty. The plastic razors are great, especially for removing decals. Once it’s fixed up and Gulches worthy I’ll make some posts
Hey I cleaned the back side of my gauges while apart on my 93 also lol. Definitely a rabbit hole, one thing turns into two and so on but definitely worth the time. Also one or two jeeps to many ? Hmmm lol never, same here 93 and jku can’t wait to see how she turns out.
@@a210221 haha. Yeah can’t have to many. Just hear of a guy near me selling his 94 Sahara and I’m like… hmmmm maybe. 🤦♂️🤣
Leave the bumper it is nice & can install a winch
It wasn’t a bad bumper. Just not my style. I put a temporary one on, but I have a new one coming in a couple weeks I’m really excited about.
I just did the same cleaning to my dash, i wish i would have saw this first, would have been a ton faster and easier
Haha. I’m still working on it.
We need to have a shake down run before you get too many goodies on Emo. Carver would have fit perfect under that dash.
Yeah I could have used an extra set of small hands for sure! I’m hoping to have her drivable again this weekend.
Come on Matt .... brakes are so easy to do and you can learn . And get Centric parts they are the best. Watch a few youtube videos , there are just a few things to pay attention to ... easy as pie ! They will charge twice what you can do it for with the best parts and they will put in the cheapest thing they can get. !
Maybe. We’ll see how brave I’m feeling. Haha
@@SimplyMustGo I'm fixing to do mine , pads , rotors , calipers , u-joints and front bearings . Maybe I will do a video on it ! I am also changing the rear to disc too. All new parts .
@@your2nd That would be awesome!
@@your2nd Where are you getting the conversion kit for your rear drum brakes from? I know how to change the drums , but discs are so much easier.
The biggest thing about drum brakes is the spring, the self adjuster, and possibly having to replace the brake cylinder. Time and patience. 😮
If you've never done brakes, then I would say take it someone like you're going to. But I will say that brakes aren't that hard to do. To me, I think it's actually easier to do brakes on the older Jeeps than the newer ones.
I’ve only seen it done, but I really want to learn how to do it myself. Especially since I have 2 YJs now. It’s still on my “to do” list
@SimplyMustGo doing drum brakes is harder than doing pads only because you have springs on drum brakes. Thoese springs can fly off, and you may be looking for them for a while, lol. But they aren't too bad to do.
A lot men, too many drives to find the right tool.